Fish Tank Water is Neon Green?
Are you using artificially colored gravel that might be leaching into the water?
"Pimple" On My Tongue?
If you can identify the individual inflamed taste bud, use a nail clipper to cut it off. The cutting is quick and doesnt hurt much. It may bleed a tiny bit, but it will give you relief very quickly. If you cant identify an individual inflamed taste bud, brush...
Have Fun While Cleaning With Music
MP3 player in your pocket? I always thought thats what bras were for!
White Film on Glasses?
I just read my manual for my new dishwasher and the troubleshooting section said you may want to try using a rinse aid and less detergent when this happens. I only half fill the receptacles and it seems to help. (Hi! from Gina also in Northfield, MN)
Finding Zoo Locations?
This is the USA Zoo Directory website: http://www.officialusa.com/stateguides/zoos/
Removing Rust from Cake Decorating Tips?
Soak them in vinegar for an hour and then scrub them with baking soda or toothpaste. If it doesnt work, try CLR (calcium, lime, rust remover) which you can get at most hardware stores and some grocery stores. Good luck.
Cheese Straws
Sounds good but what do you mean Let cheese sit out for 1-2 days ? In the fridge? On the counter? Unwrapped/wrapped? Thanks.
Paint Color Ideas for Room With Purple Carpet?
I suppose it depends on the shade of purple, but Id go with a very pale, light version of Tiffany/robins egg blue. Although you dont like green, Id also reconsider a pale sage - as its really very pretty with purple, especially eggplant-type purples. Good luck...
Removing Hair From a Gold Chain?
Use the flame of a lighter or candle for one or two seconds and then wipe it down with a soft cloth. If its sooty, a little toothpaste rubbed on and then rinsed with water will shine it up. Good luck.
Paint to Coordinate Grey Comforter and Black Desk?
If you really want to go with white, you may want to explore all of the almost whites they have at paint stores/centers these days. They are whites with just a hint of added color. Id suggest one with a hint of lavender -- its always nice with grey. Id also...
Reusing a Clothes Dryer Drum
Good tip. Although I no longer have it since my last move, I put lights in my last dryer drum discard and added a tabletop. It made a nice funky glowing table with light coming through all of the small holes in the base.
Candle Wick Very Thin and Flame Struggling?
Id also look them up on their website (Google search) and write a polite, positive, but clear letter telling them about your dissatisfaction with their product. Include your address. Often brands/manufacturers/retailers will send a coupon or some other incentive...
Homemade Pet Clean Up Spray
Id USE THIS TIP WITH CAUTION! The term peroxide blond comes from the fact that peroxide is a mild acid and can act as a bleaching agent. I would spot test this mixture in a discrete place before using it indiscriminately as it may discolor many fabrics. http...
Paint and Carpet Color Ideas?
Light sage and darker tan with dark wood is a very natural, neutral, and winning combination. Navy always strikes me as sort of 80s (70s?). Good luck.
Color Ideas to Make a Room "Fun"?
Generally you lose the impact of a piece of furniture if it is the exact same color as your walls. For example, a red couch will lose all of its punch against a red wall but a sage green sofa will pop in front of a hunter green or eggplant colored wall. Also...
Yellow Fingernails?
Try soaking your nails in lemon juice for about five minutes a day. If it doesnt clear up in a few days, it may be a fungal infection. You can find anti-fungal treatments in the nail care section of most drugstores. Its just a liquid that you brush on like...
Vinyl Record Bowl?
Be careful to work with a lot of ventilation! The process releases very toxic fumes. I also wouldnt do this if you are pregnant or have a compromised immune system. Good luck.
Helping My Husband Match His Clothing?
Heres a link to an article on the topic. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1070415/tips_on_how_to_organize_your_clothes.html?cat=6 Hope it helps.
Cake Did Not Rise?
If youve moved and changed elevations that could be the problem. Sorry, I dont remember the solution, but Im sure googling elevation and baking would get you one.
Reuse Chip Bags as Gift Bags
This is a great idea. I do the same with a lots of stuff - envelopes, boxes, etc. but I really like the idea of the shiny silver for gifts. Thanks!
Remedies for Hives?
Hives can be caused by an allergic reaction, stress, or any number of things as mentioned in the previous posts -- seeing a doctor is advisible. My hives have been a little mysterious and reappear now and again for a month or two at a time. I find that taking...
EZ Fashion Ring Craft
They sound clever and cute, but I was a little unclear. Could you post a photo? Thanks
Finding Combinations for Old Locks?
There a tons of videos on youtube about how to open/hack locks as well as how to recover combinations for most standard lock brands. Obviously, all are posted with the caveat that the procedures not be used for illegal purposes. Good Luck.
Homemade Gripper Socks?
There are various brands of rubberized plastic coatings that are used to spray paint/ brush-on paint/ or dip tool handles to make them non-slip. I bought a spray can of, to the best of my memory, Plasticoat spray paint at Menards for about 7 or 8 dollars two...
Making Crackle Glass for Crafts?
Breaking bottles will leave sharp edges. Instead, you can try calling places that do auto glass replacement and see if it is possible for you to get glass from chipped car windows. Car window glass is safety glass that shatters into small fairly uniform cubes...
What is This Song? (Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod)
The line about the sailor boy isnt in it, but several groups such as the Mamas and the Papas and the Monkees did versions of Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod during the 70s. https://youtu.be/lsAR0Kc2zZs
Finding Old Rolling Spindle Exercise-Massage Equipment?
I think this is what you are looking for. This ebay one is sort of pricey, but it might be a good starting point for figuring out what search words to use: http://cgi.ebay.com/EXC-Vintage-SEARS-Vibrating-ROLLER-Fat-MASSAGER-Machine_W0QQitemZ190335474996QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0...
Caring for a Sick Kitten?
If your kitty needs medicine, call or ask around for a pharmacist who can flavor the medicine. My kitty, Tahlula, was sick and terribly underweight as a kitten and simply wouldnt eat and kept throwing up any medicine given (I was worried she would die). However...
Inexpensive or Free Building Materials?
Start with the Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc. website http://swix.ws or some of the links on their site. I frequent a sister site in Minnesota and have found it useful for projects such as yours. I think this is just what you are looking for as it...
Inexpensive or Free Building Materials?
Oops, I forgot to mention to look in particular to the waste eXchange portion of the http://swix.ws website. good luck
Shred Personal Information into the Garbage
Sorry, but for the thousands of dollars an identity thief can make off your identity, going through a garbage bag is no big deal -- neither is it hard to reconstruct a document that has merely been ripped in half. Furthermore, you are throwing away material...
Inmate Information Codes?
Possibly special population used for certain prisoners that are segregated from other prisoners, as opposed to general population or gen pop, but it could be any of a number of things. It varies from state to state, prison to prison. You should simply call...
What Does The Phrase "Pie in the Sky" Mean?
This link explains it. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/282700.html
Becoming a Professional Craftsperson?
consider Etsy.com Etsy - Buy and Sell All Things Handmade Marketplace for handmade products. Buy and sell crafts, housewares, clothing, accessories, art, needlecraft, and other work by independent artists. www.etsy.com Good luck.
Avoid The Advertisements
I admire your actions, but please DO NOT just throw away catalogs without so much as opening a page. If you look on or inside the front page, back page or other inserts in the catalog you can usually find some sort of contact number or website to have the catalog...
Removing Hot Pepper Juice From Skin?
You need binding molecules. Capsicum/capsation (the component that makes peppers and chiles hot) bonds with fat. Rub lotion, yogurt, cream, or butter on your hands to bind the capsicum/capsation and then use soap to wash it all away. This works for the same...
Painting an Old Refrigerator?
Look for appliance spray paint at any home or hardware store. Ive used it very successfully to get my appliances to match instead of replacing. Appliance isnt a brand name, only one of the descriptives on the spray can. Its a little more expensive but creates...
Thrifty Aquarium Tips
If youre very into fish and need lots of tanks consider garage sales. When people have given up on fish, they usually put all of their equipment together and sell it for between 2 and 10 dollars regardless of tank size or components. Its a cheap way to get...
Use Old Dresser as a Computer Desk
I made one of these for a friend, and hung a small homemade curtain panel over the opening that houses the cpu. It hides the modern cpu which doesnt fit with the country theme yet still lets in enough air to keep the cpu from overheating.
Facial Redness?
It might be rosacea as others have mentioned. However, it might also be a form of yeast infection which can be treated with a steroidal cream. A doctor or dermatologist would need to do a differential diagnosis. Good luck
Printers That Are Inexpensive to Use?
Kodak all-in-one as are great the black cartridge is 10$ the color is 15$ and less sometimes in package deals on-line. also it is pigment based ink which means the prints will have a longer shelf life over time and that the ink goes much further. My sister...
Laying Tile Over Carpet Adhesive?
Ask at your tile or home store about a self-leveling compound you can spread before laying the tile. I know they use this when they lay wood or tile directly over vinyl flooring that has imprinted patterns to there will be a smooth surface to start with.
Looking for A Reliable Basic Dishwasher?
Consumer Reports is a good idea but I wouldnt get a used dishwasher. Ive been given or bought 5 in the last year and always end with major issues of pre-washing, re-washing, or failure to dry, which ends up wasting too much time and money to be effective. The...
Altering Men's T-shirts for a Woman?
You can get lots of ideas for projects like this on craftster.com and instructables.com (I think they are both .com but otherwise .org). I would try altered shirts in their search windows. good luck
Buy Second Hand Appliances
Not to rain on your parade ( I do admire your thrifty spirit!), but you might have been able to get used appliances for free if you had checked to see if there is a freecycle group in your area. FreeCycle is a web-based organization where people post things...
Covering Glass on Doors?
What you need is adhesive-free static cling window film. Think of the little UV stickers that come on new pairs of sunglasses. They cling to the surface of the glasses without glue and remove easily with no mess. They now make versions of this material meant...
Baby is Not Crawling?
Non-crawling can be a sign of a developmental disorder. Definitely have him checked by a pediatrician, just to be safe.
Ginger (Boxer/Border Terrier Mix)
Please! You cant mention a game called Pinchy Bug and not eell us how to play! Beautiful dog!
Free Anti-Spyware Software?
www.cnet.com has hundreds of free applications as well as reviews and comparisons of applications. The anti-virus programs I like most from there are AVG and Spybot Search and Destroy. Even if you ultimately get your antivirus program elsewhere, I still suggest...
Shell Mirror
Since the mirrors are small (8x10) and low-cost, I would suggest making multiple ones and hanging them in a grid pattern for a more contemporary look. Nice work!
Gluing Seashells to a Bird House?
Get a glue gun and hot glue sticks -- you can get each at most dollar stores. Its fast to use because it dries immediately.
Boil Burnt Pans With Soap Powder
Sorry, I know this is a cultural thing, but what is soap powder? something for dishes? dishwashers? washing mashines (i.e., for laundry)?
Tape Residue on Mirrored Wall?
Use a product called goo gone you can get at any hardware store -- cheaper, but more time consuming is to use butter or anything oily to break down the adhesive and then Windex to clean up the residue. Good luck
Releasing a Domesticated Dove?
Im sorry I dont have a clue about doves but just wanted to commend you on your concern and compassion. Good luck
Dried Out Pledge Wipes?
I used distilled water and a small dollop of murphys oil soap for the same situation and it worked nicely. Good luck.
Removing an Autograph from a Jersey?
Use the spot remover that comes in the package with dryell home dry cleaning sheets. It is basically dry cleaning fluid and works very well on pen. The package has directions. Good luck.
Reusing Ceramic Soap Dispensers?
I hot glued raffia that I tied around the top to cover the threaded part where you screw it on--and now I use it as a vase. You could also use ribbon. The mouth of the bottles are fairly standard sizes so you may want to get a bottle of hand soap from the dollar...
Craft Project: Valentine's Day Fan Card
Sorry, not to be disrespectful, but youre is the shortened form of you are. The valentine should read I am YOUR biggest fan. Otherwise, it is a cute project.
Getting Rid of "New Dresser" Smell?
Fabric softener sheets-- cheap, fresh-smelling, and easy. also you can rub the sheets briefly on your clothes or hair if there is a static problem when you get dressed.
Treating Dog's Ears with Vinegar?
Do not pour anything into a pets ear! If anything that drastic is necessary, leave it to a vet. You could injure the animal or cause an infection. Liquid can get trapped and animals cant communicate well enough t let you know. Stick to just wiping gently.
White Board Resurfacing?
Rustoleum has white board paint. Here is their link: http://www.rustoleum.com/cbgproduct.asp?pid=128 They have a retailer locater by zipcode you can use, but I would guess most hardware stores like Ace and True Value would carry it. good luck
Tying Ribbon to Cat Toys?
I dont know about the ribbon situation, but the best way Ive ever seen to get almost any cat running around and exercising is by playing with them using a cheap laser pointer. I have not yet met a cat who wouldnt chase the little point of light around for hours...
Making Accessories from Clothing?
Check out the www.Crafster.org website. If you snoop around it a bit, I bet youll find tons of great ideas. Good luck
Painting a Child's Room Bright Red With Black Trim?
Have the paint store tint the primer to match the paint color to save the time and money you would spend to do several coats to get even coverage.
Using Gray Paint as Primer?
Grey paint is fine and is much preferable to white under red . HOWEVER, THE VERY BEST option is to have the paint store tint your primer red it will save you the most coats of paint. Painting a room red can get very expensive (in terms of needing several coats...
APR Rates After Closing a Credit Card?
Look around online for a reputable credit card that has a great introductory rate and a better rate than you are getting now for the long run. Frequently they have no-fee balance transfers. Transfer the balance you have to the new card and then close the old...
Removing Rust From Baking Pans?
spray them with oven cleaner and put them in your oven when you are cleaning it --worked for me. otherwise try using navel jelly (ask for it at your hardware store).
Curtains for Room With Reddish-Pink Walls?
Dont try to match the wood as suggested. Go for a deep chocolate brown to anchor the room and make your beautiful walls pop. Good luck!
Sagging Curtain Rod?
In the curtan hardware section of Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, etc there are fictures for suspending curtain rods from the ceiling you could use, or, you could simply get a length of chain, loop it around the rod and attatch the ends of the chain to a cup or...
Shoe Polish Instead of Replacing Shoes
One dollar shoe polish from the dollar store would be even better!
How Can I Get Fabric Donations?
JOIN FREECYCLE! www.freecycle.org It is a national network and they should have an online group in your area. It is basically an online community where people post things they want to give away for free (absolutely no selling allowed!). You can also make requests...
Reporting A Kennel That Has Parvo?
This is the link to the Minneapolis Animal Humane Society: http://www.animalhumanesociety.org or you can call: (763) 489-2235 I know ths is not near Crosby, but it is one of the largest organizations in the state, it has a lot of information about investigation...
Filling Cracks in Floor Tiles?
You can use tile grout to fill in the cracks. Go to any good tile store and you can get grout in almost any color these days. They have these little sticks that you can check out and take home to match against your tile to find a matching color. Good luck.
Hailey The Cat
Hi, Please read this! TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE YOUR PET Dr. Karen Halligan, Director of Veterinary Services, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals LA Having worked in emergency for numerous years and have seen pets given all kinds of foods...
Aquarium Club Party?
google jello acquarium and you will find lots of cheap ideas that will keep all of your friends talking --have fun
Use PayPal Instead of Credit Cards
I absolutely disagree! While I am sure it is convenient, you should NOT think of PayPal as a savings account. It is not. Even at a very low interest rate you are losing lots of money-- This is how PayPal makes its money, it is using your money to make money...
Resetting Printer Settings?
You should try reinstalling the printer driver (i.e., the software that came with the printer). Usually you dont have to uninstall what you have as the programs usually overwrite whatever identical files are found. If you no longer have the software, try searching...
How Do I Clean My Dryer Vent?
You can buy a tool for about 10 dollars at most hardware stores or home improvement centers like Home Depot, Lowes etc. It is a long flexible thing (sort of like a drain cleaning snake) with a brush on the end.
Harvesting Black Walnuts?
Try this website: http://www.extension.umn.edu/info-u/nutrition/BJ511.html from the university of minnesota extension service. But Im sure just typing harvesting black walnuts in your browser would get you several posts on the topic. Be sure to heed what they...
Large Paper Mache Flower?
for the stem, get one of those long noodle things they sell to play with in swimming pools. use an electric carving knife to cut a long slit the full length of the noodle and about half way deep diameter-wise. cut the hook ends off a few wire hangers and straighten...
PB&J Helps Medicine Go Down
Pills go down just fine and its simpler with peanut butter alone. Also, most jellies arent great for dogs because of the added sugars. Dorothy is adorable.
